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Exploring Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Substance Dependence and Serious Psychological Distress among US Veterans
ConclusionOverall, racial/ethnic disparities in substance dependence and SPD among veterans are not as stark as in civilian populations, but some disparities remain. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial Differences in Over-the-Counter Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use Among Individuals at Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events
ConclusionsBlack individuals at risk of ACEs had higher odds of any OTC NSAID and HPP-NSAID use than non-Black individuals, after controlling for pain and socio-economic status. Further research is necessary to identify potential mechanisms driving this increased use. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Improving the Collection of National Health Data: the Case for the Middle Eastern and North African Checkbox for Communities in the USA
ConclusionsOverall, the comments reviewed demonstrated strongacceptance of the addition of a MENA checkbox on federal forms. These findings are encouraging, yet further review is needed to contribute to the OMB ’s final decision on whether to add the checkbox and uncover the health of this population. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Telehealth Utilization Among Adult Medicaid Beneficiaries in North Carolina with Behavioral Health Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ConclusionsDuring the pandemic, telehealth facilitated continuity of care for beneficiaries with behavioral health conditions. Future research should aim to investigate how to reduce the digital divide and ensure equitable access to telehealth. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Equal Alternatives or Lower Standards for Immigrant Women —Analyzing Obstetric Care for Immigrant Women in Berlin Within the Framework of Cultural Health Capital
AbstractIn obstetric clinics in Berlin, Germany, more than half of the women are immigrants. The main objective of the qualitative study was to explore the staff ’s experiences with obstetric care for immigrants and juxtapose it with the immigrants’ comments on their birth experiences. We analyze potential differences along the framework of a cultural health capital (CHC). Between May and August 2017, semi-structured interviews were carried out with 17 o bstetricians and 17 midwives at four obstetric clinics in Berlin. The verbally transcribed interview material was subjected to a qualitative content analysis according...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Validation Study of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in African-American Men and Women
ConclusionsThe results of this study found that the ActivPal validated physical activity and sedentary behavior among African-Americans. Self-reported data were found to be highly variable, whereas the objective assessments of physical activity and sedentary behavior had limited variability. It was also found that obese individuals over-estimated their self-reported physical activity levels and under-estimated sedentary behavior in comparison to the ActivPal. These findings strongly support the need to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviors objectively, particularly among African-Americans. (Source: Journal of R...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Discrimination, Racism, and Type 2 Diabetes Healthcare Outcomes for Black Americans
ConclusionPerceived interpersonal racism and discrimination by healthcare providers, among other sociocultural factors, play a crucial role in influencing some patient behaviors that affect T2DM health outcomes in this population. Efforts to decrease health disparities in this specific community should also focus on interventions addressing provider-level factors and behaviors perceived as racist or discriminatory. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Gender, Age and COVID-19 Vaccination Status in African American Adult Faith-Based Congregants in the Southeastern United States
ConclusionsOlder age was positively associated with COVID-19 vaccination in African American women, but not African American men, which may inform strategies to increase vaccination rates. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Differences in Medication Use by Gender and Race in Hospitalized Persons Living with Dementia
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to describe differences in treatment of White versus Black older adults, males versus females, and those living at home, assisted living, or nursing home communities with regard to the use of psychotropic, pain, and cardiovascular medications. Baseline data from the first 352 participants in the study, implementation of Function-Focused Care for Acute Care Using the Evidence Integration Triangle, were used. Data included age, gender, race, comorbidities, admission diagnosis, and living location prior to hospitalization, the Saint Louis University Mental Status exam, the modified Charls...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Perceived Racial/Ethnic Discrimination, Citizenship Status, and Self-Rated Health Among Immigrant Young Adults
AbstractBoth racial/ethnic discrimination and citizenship status are manifestations of racism. Few empirical studies have examined the role of multiple stressors and how both stressors are interlinked to influence health among immigrant young adults. Informed by the theory of stress proliferation, the current study seeks to examine the interplay between perceived racial/ethnic discrimination and citizenship status on health. We used the third wave of the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Study (CILS) to examine the influence of perceived racial/ethnic discrimination and citizenship status on self-rated health (SRH) among...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Factors Associated with COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination, and Use of Digital Contact Tracing Apps among Black and Latinx MSM (BLMSM) in Los Angeles
This study examines the factors associated with COVID-19 testing, vaccination intent (both individually and jointly), and willingness to use contact tracing digital apps among a cohort of Black and Latinx men who have sex with men (BLMSM) living in Los Angeles during the initial peak (July 2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic. A questionnaire detailing participants COVID-19 experiences was sent to 300 primarily BLMSM after the first state-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Logistic regression models with random cluster effects were used for analyses. Forty-two percent (42%) tested for COVID-19, 27% were willing to get vaccinated, and about...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Income-Related Inequities in Primary and Specialist Care Among First Nations Peoples Living Off-Reserve in Canada
ConclusionAlthough primary and specialist services in Canada are free at the point of the provision, we found pro-rich inequities in healthcare use among First Nations adults living off-reserve in Canada. These results warrant policies and initiatives to address barriers to healthcare use within and outside health system among low-income First Nations peoples living off-reserve. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Self-reported Racial Discrimination and Healthy Behaviors in Black Adults Residing in Rural Persistent Poverty Areas
DiscussionGreater self-reported racial discrimination was associated with a higher odds of cervical cancer screening. Black adults residing in rural persistent poverty areas may have greater self-reported racial discrimination-specific coping and racial identity attitudes. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Age-Specific Barriers and Facilitators to Research Participation Amongst African Americans in Observational Studies of Memory and Aging
DiscussionAge-specific strategies are needed to increase engagement, address recruitment disparities, and promote retention of African American participants in memory and aging studies across the lifespan. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Injuries Due to Law Enforcement Use of Force in the United States, 2006-2015: Trends in Severity and by Race
ConclusionThe results of the study demonstrate that US law enforcement are injuring civilians more frequently and severely over time, and that Black people are disproportionately affected. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research